Dual Citizenship in Korea | 2025 Trends and FAQs
Dual Citizenship in Korea Pureum Law Office (PLO) head Simon Lee wrote an article on dual citizenship in Korea in Dual Citizenship Report, which is a world-leading authority on dual and multiple […]
Special Voluntary Departure Period Extended Until January 31, 2025
Special Voluntary Departure Period Extended Until January 31, 2025 The Ministry of Justice has announced an extension of the Special Voluntary Departure Period, allowing certain undocumented foreign nationals to leave […]
Digital Nomad Visa Korea 2025
What is the “Digital Nomad Visa Korea”? Workcation (a portmanteau of “work” and “vacation”) is when one travels and works remotely from a location other than an office. Digital nomads […]
How to Get Korean Citizenship: General Naturalization Method (일반귀화)
How to Get Korean Citizenship This article is the second in a 4-part series on the Korean naturalization system and how to become a Korean citizen, please visit our blog […]
Special Voluntary Departure Period for Illegal Foreigners in 2024
The Korean Ministry of Justice has recently announced a special voluntary departure program for illegal immigrants, running from September 30, 2024 (Monday), to November 30, 2024 (Saturday). This program provides […]
Overturning an Unjust Divorce Judgment and Compensation Order
In this case, the client unexpectedly found themselves divorced in the first trial without their knowledge and was ordered to pay 20 million KRW in alimony to the opposing party. […]
Securing a Swift Divorce Despite Initial Opposition
In this case, the client sought a swift divorce, but the spouse was initially unwilling to agree. Upon being retained, Simon Lee immediately began proposing an amicable divorce to the […]
Romance Scam Case Covered by Major Korean Media
This case involves a romance scam that has been widely covered by most Korean media outlets. https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-03-13/national/socialAffairs/Swiss-man-flies-to-Korea-gives-150K-to-romance-scammer-posing-as-woman/2001093 On behalf of the client, who had returned to their home country, Simon […]
Successfully Resolving a Theft Case with a Deferred Prosecution
In this case, the client faced investigation and trial for breaking into someone else’s store while intoxicated and committing theft. When the investigation began, the client, overwhelmed with fear, decided […]
The Validity of Oral Contracts Under Korean Law
The Validity of Oral Contracts Under Korean Law Oral Contracts Under Korean Law Do you seek clarification regarding the validity of oral contracts under Korean law? In many legal systems […]